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Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Bloomington
A full bathroom remodel in Bloomington, CA typically runs $9,000 – $28,000, with walk-in shower work landing between $4,500 and $12,000. The biggest cost driver isn’t the tile you pick. It’s what’s behind the walls – plumbing rough-in, subfloor condition, and whether the county inspection sign-off happens before drywall goes back up. Call Sawyer Remodeling at (254) 272-5876 and we’ll put a written price in your hands before a single tool gets picked up.
Why Sawyer Remodeling Is Bloomington’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Bloomington homeowners don’t want a contractor who quotes low and disappears. They want a price that doesn’t change at the door. That’s how we run every job under The Relay Visibility Guarantee: a written price before work starts, live arrival time tracking, and photo updates before and after. No exceptions.
Our crews work in Bloomington weekly. We know the streets off Cedar, the older ranch-style houses near Valley Boulevard, and the newer subdivisions east of the 215. We also know San Bernardino County’s permit process well enough to schedule inspections without stalling your project. Luca Romano leads our team, and he’s the person you’ll talk to when you call. A live person answers 24/7. No voicemail loops. No callback queues. That matters when you’re trying to keep a remodel on schedule.
Styles & brands we work with
Bathroom Remodeling Contractor in Bloomington
A Bathroom Remodeling Contractor in Bloomington does more than swap fixtures. The job starts with opening walls to inspect the plumbing rough-in and subfloor, then moves through framing, waterproofing, tile, and fixtures, and ends with a county inspection sign-off and a punch list you approve. In Bloomington, a full bathroom remodel runs $9,000 – $28,000, and a small bathroom remodel ranges $5,000 – $12,000. The exact number depends on square footage, whether you’re moving plumbing, and what’s hiding under the old tub.
What Changes the Price Once Work Begins
The honest answer: water damage. If the subfloor under a 30-year-old tub is rotted, that’s new framing, and that’s a change order. We write the original scope in detail so a change order is a documented decision, not a surprise. You sign before we touch anything. The number on the invoice is the number you approved.
Permits and Inspections
In San Bernardino County, bathroom remodels almost always trigger a building permit plus separate inspections for plumbing rough-in and any electrical work inside walls. The inspection sign-off happens before drywall goes up. That directly controls your calendar. We pull the permits, schedule the inspections, and pass them. Written into the scope, not something you chase.
Walk In Shower in Bloomington
A Walk In Shower in Bloomington typically costs $4,500 – $12,000 for a full installation, and a tub-to-shower conversion runs $3,500 – $10,000. The appeal is obvious in a 90-degree Inland Empire summer: a curbless entry, a bench, and a shower that’s easier to clean than any tub surround. But a walk-in shower only works if the waterproofing underneath is done correctly. That’s the part nobody sees and the part that fails first when it’s rushed.
Kerdi and Schluter Waterproofing
We waterproof to current code, not to whatever was acceptable in 1985. That means Schluter edge trim – the metal strip that waterproofs where your tile meets the floor – and membrane systems behind the tile, not just cement board and hope. The wall cavity gets inspected before it’s closed. No shortcuts on the part that keeps water out of your subfloor.
Walk-In Shower vs. Tub
Some Bloomington homeowners keep the tub for resale value. Others want it gone forever. Both are fine. What matters is that the choice is yours, the price is written before work starts, and the shower pan slope is set so water drains properly. A shower that pools water is a warranty issue, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers it in writing.
Trusted Brands We Service in Bloomington
We install Kohler and Moen fixtures, KraftMaid cabinetry, Cambria and Caesarstone countertops, and Schluter waterproofing systems. Bloomington customers aren’t limited to whatever is on a shelf at a box store. When you upgrade to a KraftMaid vanity or a Cambria top, the allowance is written in the contract, not left to a verbal agreement. If a fixture fails under its manufacturer warranty, we handle the replacement. Fast turnaround for Bloomington jobs means parts come from suppliers we’ve worked with for years, not ordered blind online.
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AfterCommon Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Bloomington Homes
- Closed walls with no permit record. Older Bloomington homes sometimes had unpermitted bath work done years ago. When a sale or insurance claim forces a closer look, the walls come back open. We permit every job from day one.
- Rotted subfloor under tubs and shower pans. A slow leak that went unnoticed for years turns a straightforward swap into new sheathing and joist repair. We check before we quote, and we show you photos of what we find.
- Verbal allowances that don’t hold up. If the contract doesn’t state the allowance for cabinets or countertops, an upgrade becomes a fight. Our contracts list the dollar figure in writing. You upgrade, you sign the delta. Nobody argues later.
- No access panel on a slab foundation. Many 1960s and 1970s Bloomington ranch homes sit on slabs with no crawl space. Running a new drain means cutting concrete. That’s part of the written scope, not a surprise at invoice time.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Bloomington, CA
Here’s what you can expect to pay in Bloomington for common bathroom work:
| Project | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500 – $10,000 |
| Shower Replacement | $3,000 – $8,500 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800 – $3,000 |
What pushes a Bloomington bathroom remodel toward the top of that range: moving drains, waterproofing a full shower, rebuilding a rotted subfloor, or choosing a Cambria top and KraftMaid cabinets. What keeps it lower: a small footprint, keeping plumbing where it sits, and a straightforward fixture swap. Call (254) 272-5876 for a written, line-by-line estimate. It’s free, and it’s yours to keep whether you hire us or not.
We Also Serve Cities Near Bloomington
Beyond Bloomington, our crews cover Bathroom Remodeling in Bloomington and the surrounding area: Rialto, Fontana, Riverside, and Grand Terrace. If you’re just over the city line, the same written pricing and inspection process applies. Our Bathroom Remodeling team handles the full scope from framing to grout.
Serving Bloomington, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Bloomington area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Bathroom Remodeling in Bloomington
Yes. In San Bernardino County, any bathroom remodel that touches plumbing, electrical, or structural framing requires a building permit plus a plumbing rough-in inspection and typically an electrical inspection. The inspection sign-off happens before drywall goes up. We pull the permits and schedule the inspections as part of the written scope. Call (254) 272-5876 and we’ll walk you through what your specific project triggers.
Most Bloomington bathroom remodels land between $9,000 and $28,000. The three biggest drivers are square footage, whether you move plumbing, and hidden subfloor damage from old leaks. Material upgrades like KraftMaid cabinets or a Cambria top add to the number, but the allowance is written in the contract so you decide, not us. Call (254) 272-5876 for a line-by-line written estimate.
Expect four to six weeks for a full remodel, with the permit inspection scheduled between rough-in and drywall. The inspection itself can add a few days to a week depending on county availability. We schedule it before we close walls so the calendar is controlled by the inspector’s availability, not by rework. Call (254) 272-5876 and we’ll map a realistic timeline for your project.
A change order is a written document that changes the original scope and price. It matters because verbal changes don’t hold up. If we open a wall and find rotted framing, we write a change order with the updated cost. You approve it before we continue. The paper trail decides who pays. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers workmanship, but the change order keeps the budget honest. Call (254) 272-5876 with any scope questions.
Yes. A tub-to-shower conversion in Bloomington typically runs $3,500 – $10,000 depending on drain location, waterproofing scope, and whether we need to cut into a slab foundation. Just off Cedar Avenue, we converted a 1970s ranch-style tub to a walk-in shower with a new Kohler rough-in and a Moen valve. The county inspection passed in one visit, and the homeowner’s project stayed inside the $9,000 – $28,000 full-remodel range. Call (254) 272-5876 to schedule a free estimate.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodeling, serving Bloomington since 2005.
